How long is the validity period for Subject 1?
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According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the validity period of the study driving certificate after passing Subject 1 is three years, but the expiration date must not exceed the upper age limit for application. Applicants must complete Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams within the validity period. If the exams are not completed within the validity period, the passed subject results will be invalidated. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical exam or driver's theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. The exam content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The exam format is computer-based with a time limit of 45 minutes. Subject 1 consists of 100 single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly, the system will automatically submit the exam and end the test. Subject 1 exam content: Regulations on driver's licenses and motor vehicle management; Road traffic conditions and regulations; Road traffic safety violations and penalties; Road traffic accident handling regulations; Basic knowledge of motor vehicles; Local regulations; Knowledge of braking systems and safety devices for large and medium-sized passenger and freight vehicles; Special knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 exam notes: Candidates should dress appropriately—no slippers allowed. Electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the exam room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting hall. Observe the precautions and procedures on the large screen before entering the exam room and store personal items in lockers. Upon entering, verify your identity at the assigned seat and begin the exam. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, a retake is available the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the exam, queue to collect and sign your score report. Unsigned reports are invalid. There is no limit to the number of Subject 1 exam retakes. Each subject exam allows one retake if failed. If the retake is not taken or is failed, the exam process ends, and the applicant must reschedule. In contrast, Subject 2 and Subject 3 only allow five exam attempts. If the Subject 3 safe and civilized driving knowledge exam is failed, the passed road driving skills exam results remain valid. The driver's license test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge exam. Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills exam. Subject 3 is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge. The safe and civilized driving knowledge exam is conducted after Subject 3, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4. However, the official term (as per Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include "Subject 4."